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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
906 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

NCZ203-302115-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0077.250930T0106Z-251001T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251004T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.250930T1500Z-251004T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
906 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 11 feet
  in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
  inundation 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Minor inundation, 1 to 2 feet above ground level, is
  possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
  lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
  adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/01 AM     3.5       -0.2        0.8        5       None
 30/02 PM     4.7        1.0        1.2        7       None
 01/02 AM     4.3        0.6        1.6       8-9      None
 01/03 PM     5.7        2.0        2.1       8-9     Minor
 02/03 AM     4.7        1.0        1.8       8-9      None

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
906 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

NCZ195-199-302115-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0077.250930T0106Z-251001T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.250930T1500Z-251001T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.251001T0300Z-251003T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
906 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet
  expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
  above ground level expected in low- lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 11
  AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM
  Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/02 AM     3.5       -2.3        0.7        1       None
 30/03 PM     4.3       -1.5        0.8        1       None
 01/03 AM     4.0       -1.8        1.2        1       None
 01/04 PM     5.1       -0.7        1.6        1      Minor
 02/04 AM     4.4       -1.4        1.5        1       None

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
906 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

NCZ094-194-302115-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.250930T1500Z-251003T1200Z/
Pamlico-Southern Craven-
906 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above
  ground level, expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
  tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
  Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
906 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

NCZ080-302115-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.250930T1500Z-251003T1200Z/
Beaufort-
906 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
  above ground level, expected in low-lying areas near tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent
  tidal creeks.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

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